The Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) program is all about helping you truly understand how an organization runs from the inside out.
- It builds a strong foundation in areas like strategic planning, S&OP, and demand management, then walks you through how internal and external supply is planned, executed, and continuously improved.
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Along the way, you’ll deepen your understanding of inventory and distribution, detailed scheduling, quality management, and enabling technologies—always with a practical focus on how these pieces work together.
The goal isn’t just to know the concepts, but to confidently apply the concepts across the extended supply chain in your day-to-day work.
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Recognized as the standard of professional competence in planning and inventory management, companies rely on Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) designees to maximize ROI and increase customer satisfaction.
Who should pursue the CPIM education and designation?
This designation is a strong fit if your work connects planning with execution anywhere in the supply chain.
- If you use ERP or manufacturing systems, manage planning at any level, or work with the Master Production Schedule or MRP, you’ll find the content immediately relevant.
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It’s equally valuable for those responsible for manufacturing inventory, procurement and external supply planning, production performance measurement, or participation on an S&OP team.
Ultimately, if you help turn plans into action—or are looking to make that handoff more effective—this credential was designed with you in mind.
Benefits of the CPIM Program:
Your certification goes where you go and leads to recognition and respect for your abilities as a supply chain professional.
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